One was taken to hospital after a two-car crash and oil spill near Birmingham Airport

The accident and subsequent oil spill on Airport Way, near Birmingham Airport, caused heavy traffic leading to and away from the airport.

Emergency services attended the scene of Airport Way at around 6.30am on Tuesday and on arrival found two vehicles involved in a collision.

A female patient was also discovered at the scene, with ambulance crews providing first aid for injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We were called to reports of an RTC on Airport Way near Birmingham Airport at around 6.30am. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene where on arrival crews discovered two cars had been involved in a collision. .

“There was a patient that required evaluation: a woman. She was treated for injuries not believed to be serious and taken to Heartlands Hospital for further treatment.”

Road users have also been warned to plan ahead and allow extra travel time while the incident is dealt with.

On the X, West Midlands Roads said: “Airport Way, WMROADSBirmingham. Road collision and oil spill on this route near the airport.

“Expect congestion and delays around this route. Allow extra travel time.”